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Due Diligence That Prevents Expensive Surprises: Escrow, SPA Clauses, Snagging, and Handover Controls

A legal and execution control list for reducing avoidable downside before and after booking.

2026-04-0110 minInvestor Playbook
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Section 1

Contracts decide risk transfer

The SPA is where risk allocation becomes real. Clause-level review of variation rights, delay remedies, and payment triggers can prevent expensive surprises later.

Section 2

Escrow and milestone discipline

Validating escrow structure and milestone logic helps investors track whether commercial commitments are backed by measurable execution progress.

Section 3

Post-handover protection

Snagging quality, defect resolution standards, and documented closeout procedures influence both first-year cash flow and resale readiness.

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